Wood vs metal studs: How wall stud materials impact the acoustic performance
When it comes to sound insulation in buildings, the material of the studs used in wall construction can make a significant […]
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Understanding Acoustic Weighting Curves (where does dBA comes from?)
When measuring sound, it is not enough to simply capture the raw data — we need to understand how people
Understanding the Ear’s Sensitivity and Loudness Perception
When designing spaces for music, speech, or everyday sound, it is important to understand how the human ear works. The
Mass Timber entertainement venues: Acoustic challenges and opportunities
Designing entertainment venues—whether they are arenas, theatres, research halls or also concert halls—comes with unique acoustic challenges. High noise levels,
The auditory system explained
The auditory system, or hearing system, is a complex part of our body that enables us to hear sounds. In
Free hanging solid panels can absorb sound
Did you know that panels, made of a solid and non-porous materials, located freely in the air can absorb sound?
Porous sound absorbers explained
Most (99% actually) materials used in construction to absorb sound are porous. And do you know: the 3 differents types
Sound absorption classes explained
Sound absorption classes are often used to specify sound absorption materials to be installed in buildings. But have you ever
Sound absorption basics
Often, we, acousticians, are asked about the fundamentals of sound absorption. We are also asked to explain sound absorption data
Sound propagation, reflection, absorption and transmission
Quite often, we receive questions on how sound propagates, especially through materials. If you need to understand the difference between